Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Volkswagen Arteon

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Transporter (T6)

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedVan2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
204hp152kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,250kg4,960lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
127.6s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
118.4s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
40.9s
Calculated
118.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
825km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,904mm193in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,990mm78in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
3,000mm118in
Front track
1,591mm63in
-
Rear track
1,581mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
201mm8in
Trunk volume
563L
-
Max trunk volume-
5,800L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
66L
80L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI-1,900-3,300 rpm3,550 rpm
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
40.9 s
118.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
134 km/h
83 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
2,110 kg
4,652 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
202 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI7.8 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI8.4 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: 4.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
1,294 km
804 mi
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
825 km
512 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.4 s
202 km/h
126 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
825 km
512 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
-
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 469 km (292 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 5,237 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI
Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

2.0 TDI
2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenArteonFacelift 20202.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenTransporter (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsVolkswagenArteon Shooting BrakeFacelift 20202.0 TSI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenCaravelle (T6.1)Facelift 20192.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)40 TDI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenTiguan II2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsAUDIA5 Sportback (F5)Facelift 201940 TDI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenTouran II2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
3.0 TDI V6 ultra
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsAUDIA7 Sportback (C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 ultra
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenPassat Alltrack (B8)2.0 TDI
2.0 TDI
40 TDI
VS
VolkswagenArteon2.0 TDIvsAUDIA7 Sportback (C8)40 TDI
2.0 TSI
2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSIvsVolkswagenSharan IIFacelift 20152.0 TDI
Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TDI vs Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster